MK40DN512VLL10

The MK40DN512VLL10 is a part of the Kinetis K40 Digital Signal Controller (DSC) series from NXP Semiconductors. It is a low-cost, high-performance, low-power 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4-based microcontroller. It is optimized for applications requiring a mixture of high computation speed, simplicity of use, and efficient power management. The MK40DN512VLL10 combines a Cortex-M4 core running at up to 48 MHz with 512 kB of embedded Flash memory, 128 kB of core-connected SRAM memory, and extensive analog and digital peripherals. The DSC also features two memory protection units (MPUs), a tamper-proof digital signature, secure boot, and secure real-time clock (SRTc) to secure your product with secure firmware upgrades and heightened intrusion detection.

The MK40DN512VLL10 is an ideal choice for applications requiring secure wireless connectivity, secure code delivery, secure remote firmware updates, advanced diagnostics and monitoring. The advanced security features, on-chip analog peripherals and integrated touch sensing capabilities make the MK40DN512VLL10 well suited for embedded control and home/industrial automation, medical and health-care applications, motor control, and innovation in the Internet of Things (IoT).

Application Field

The Kinetis K40 Digital Signal Controller (DSC) series, with the MK40DN512VLL10 as its heart, is suitable for a wide range of applications, from smart home and industrial automation to motor control, medical & health-care, wireless connectivity, secure code delivery, advanced diagnostics and monitoring, and secure remote firmware updates. It is an ideal platform for embedded control, with robust security features, on-chip analog peripherals, integrated touch sensing capabilities, and the ability to connect to a secure cloud platform.

The MK40DN512VLL10 operates in a wide temperature range of -40 to 125°C and provides superior power and performance curves at both extreme temperatures. The processor can operate at 48 MHz on a 2.5 V supply with a power reduction mode to 600 uA/MHz in standby mode. Other features such as its electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) with fast erase and write times, and its low active power of 192mW/MHz make this device suitable for energy-constrained applications.

The MK40DN512VLL10 is also an ideal choice for energy-efficient, real-time distributed control applications such as motor control systems and home/industrial automation, as it is equipped with advanced analog and digital peripherals and an embedded oscillator for motor speed control. It also features enhanced integration for Ethernet, SD, and USB connectivity, making it suitable for applications that require secure communications with end points.

Working Principle

The MK40DN512VLL10 is an ARM Cortex-M4-based microcontroller powered by an internal oscillator and a separate EEPROM memory. The microcontroller\'s internal architecture consists of two different program and data memory systems, connected directly to the ARM Cortex-M4 core. All of the available RAM and Flash memory can be accessed directly by the processor core through the internal bus. The Flash memory contains the code to be executed by the core, and the RAM is used to store program variables and data.

The MK40DN512VLL10 is programmed using an embedded version of NXP Semiconductor’s CodeWarrior development environment, which includes IDE and compiler tools specifically designed for Kinetis DSCs. This environment includes libraries and support for advanced programming features such as Automatic Data Transfer (ADT), Real Time Recorder (RTR), and Smart DMA. CodeWarrior Development Studio also contains powerful debugging features to help identify and debug problems and use debugging-optimized C/C++ compilers.

The MK40DN512VLL10 supports communications through the I2C, UART, SPI, and USB buses. It also offers multiple interfaces for connecting to external components, such as PGA (Programmable Gain Amplifier) and DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) units. In addition, the device includes a parallel digital input/output (PDI/O) bus to interface with external devices and components. Furthermore, the DSC features support for MIPI D-PHY and I2S for audio stream processing applications.